MFA 2025 Freak Out Forum

[bluemargo96]

57 minutes ago, mmav said:

From what I've heard from friends in my network, if money isn't a huge factor,  Columbia has a really strong visual arts MFA program just with how much visibility and networking you get -- a grad student there right now said that apparently they really try to get gallery people and what not to come to visit student studios, but that also means you might have less time than you expected working in the studio. Heard from a Prof who teaches Game Design at Pratt that it's not a great place to get your MFA if you have other options in NY. Hunter is probably the most affordable out of all of them.

Thank you!

[Thedogsrout]

1 hour ago, mmav said:

From what I've heard from friends in my network, if money isn't a huge factor,  Columbia has a really strong visual arts MFA program just with how much visibility and networking you get -- a grad student there right now said that apparently they really try to get gallery people and what not to come to visit student studios, but that also means you might have less time than you expected working in the studio. Heard from a Prof who teaches Game Design at Pratt that it's not a great place to get your MFA if you have other options in NY. Hunter is probably the most affordable out of all of them.

Hey! I just interviewed with Pratt (painting) and had a pretty good time and app process but do you have any other info on the school and can you expend on what you’ve heard?

[mmav]

1 hour ago, Thedogsrout said:

Hey! I just interviewed with Pratt (painting) and had a pretty good time and app process but do you have any other info on the school and can you expend on what you’ve heard?

It wasn't anything super specific,, but more of a vibes thing (I was talking to this professor in the context of my list of grad schools, and I was applying to many in the new media realm, and they themselves are a new media artist and said that they were glad schools like SVA and Pratt were not on my list and that they would NOT recommend coming there). I think its more to do with the culture of Pratt rather than one specific bad toxic thing or anything. So nothing red flags esque, but more of like depending on what you're looking for in a grad school cohort/vibe -- I would recommend reaching out to current grad students if you can just to see! Also important to note that this was not specifically about the painting department either (which could be completely fine).

[Thedogsrout]

1 hour ago, mmav said:

It wasn't anything super specific,, but more of a vibes thing (I was talking to this professor in the context of my list of grad schools, and I was applying to many in the new media realm, and they themselves are a new media artist and said that they were glad schools like SVA and Pratt were not on my list and that they would NOT recommend coming there). I think its more to do with the culture of Pratt rather than one specific bad toxic thing or anything. So nothing red flags esque, but more of like depending on what you're looking for in a grad school cohort/vibe -- I would recommend reaching out to current grad students if you can just to see! Also important to note that this was not specifically about the painting department either (which could be completely fine).

Thank you so much for this answer!

[tooold4artschool]

On 2/20/2025 at 9:52 AM, daisy524 said:

Has anyone heard back from RISD photo? Do you know if they do interviews? Also waiting to hear fro Rutgers, Columbia, and Notre Dame for Visual Arts/Studio Arts Photo concentration. If anyone has any info on whether they send out interviews please lmk!

An earlier thread indicated that Rutgers had already conducted interviews.  

[tniap]

Has anyone heard back from SAIC painting? I had interview last week and i'm still waiting,,,

[sillygooseart]

My Amherst portal just changed from “Awaiting Decision: Decision Pending” to “Decided: Decision Pending”. Guessing I’ll get that official rejection soon!

[boltcutter]

I got an acceptance call on Thursday for RISD Sculpture! 

This is my absolute dream program. I keep pinching myself.

[Kalonde]

9 hours ago, tniap said:

Has anyone heard back from SAIC painting? I had interview last week and i'm still waiting,,,

also still waiting

[paintstress]

12 hours ago, tniap said:

Has anyone heard back from SAIC painting? I had interview last week and i'm still waiting,,,

still waiting too